A Brisbane group is helping to empower women with skills to fix more than just the kitchen sink and to “create great things”.
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Coal Reuse liquidators seek $1.7m from power generator Stanwell
Liquidators of a failed coal ash company are pursuing government-owned power generator Stanwell Corporation for $1.7 million, alleging it continued using failed company Coal Reuse knowing it was insolvent.
Gonski 2.0 'smoke and mirrors', Queensland Education Minister says
Most of the money from the Federal Government’s overhaul of school funding will not actually be available for five years, Queensland Education Minister Kate Jones says.
Owner of rogue tyre recycling business convicted over abusive messages
The owner of a rogue tyre recycling business at the centre of an ABC investigation is convicted of threatening a former associate and a former employee by leaving abusive messages on their mobile phones.
Labour hire laws 'doomed to fail', Queensland industry says
A move to crack down on rogue labour hire companies in Queensland has fallen short, according to industry representatives who nonetheless agree action is needed.
Hydro electricity versus coal-fired power set to be Qld election issue
Rival plans to provide to power north Queensland will be a key issue at the next state election, with voters set to choose between hydro electricity and a coal-fired plan.
Vincent O'Dempsey pleads not guilty to McCulkin murders
A 78-year-old man facing trial over the suspected killing of Barbara McCulkin and her two daughters more than 40 years ago has allegedly previously admitted to being involved in their murders, a Supreme Court jury in Brisbane hears.
Goats the answer to cattle producer's woes
Sheep and beef producer Mike Pratt transitions to goats, admitting his former enterprise was not suited to the outback Queensland environment.
Twin polar bear cubs welcomed at Sea World Gold Coast
Sea World staff are celebrating the pitter-patter of polar bear paws after 16-year-old Liya gave birth to twins.
Crackdown on rogue labour hire companies in Queensland
Labour hire companies in Queensland will be regulated by a new licensing scheme to target rogue operators, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces at a Labour Day rally in Brisbane.